Can You Lose Fat and Build Muscle at the Same Time?
Is it possible to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time? This is a topic that generates a lot of debate in the fitness community. A generally held belief is that you need a calorie deficit to burn fat and a calorie surplus to gain muscle. But then we also have a few…[Continue Reading]
Health
Stop Positive Thinking, Start Positive Acting
Many self-help books recommend positive visualization as a tool to make the process of reaching your goals easier. The concept is simple. If you want to be successful, imagine ...[Continue Reading]
Fitness
30 Day Squat Challenge
The 30 Day Squat Challenge is an exercise program I stumbled on recently. It's a workout trend that seems to be catching on universally, especially among women who are using ...[Continue Reading]
Running
5 Benefits of Running Backwards
Backward running, also called reverse or retro-running, is a fun way to burn calories and gives runners several unique training benefits not found in regular running. Stepping backwards is an ...[Continue Reading]
Elliptical Machine vs. Running: Pros and Cons
The elliptical machine is one of the most popular pieces of cardio equipment at the gym. The machine is designed to simulate the motions of walking and running while at the same time reducing impact ...[Continue Reading]
Posture
Bad Posture Associated with Future Disability
The shape of a person’s spine may predict their risk for being admitted to a nursing home or needing assistance at home, according to a new study published in the Journals of Gerontology Series A: ...[Continue Reading]
Does Primal Sitting Posture Exist?
I watched a Tedx talk the other day on sitting posture. The speaker was Esther Gokhale who runs an institute offering workshops and programs to help people improve posture and overcome painful ...[Continue Reading]